The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
AIRSTREAM
Damaged Cooktop Control Valves May Leak Gas
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 116
Airstream, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, Interstate and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.
Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 7, 2022.
CRUISER RV
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 726
Cruiser is recalling certain 2022 MPG, Hitch, Radiance, Stryker, 2022-2023 Embrace, Shadow Cruiser and Twilight travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 2, 2022.
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Awning Rail Not Attached to Sidewall
An awning that detaches increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 609
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth-wheel travel trailers. The awning rail may not be attached to a backer in the sidewall, which can allow the awning to detach while the vehicle is in motion.
Dealers will inspect for backers and reattach the awning, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 11, 2022.
Tail Light May Become Inoperative
A distorted or inoperative tail light may reduce vehicle visibility and confuse other drivers, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 22
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Prime Time Tracer TRT26KSS travel trailers. The tail light may be located too close to the water heater exhaust, which can cause the tail light lens to melt and the light to become inoperative.
Dealers will install a flush mount tail light, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 14, 2022.
HEARTLAND RV
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,446
Heartland is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Elk Ridge, Fuel, Milestone, North Trail, 2022-2023 Big Horn Traveler, Gravity, Lithium, Mallard, Pioneer, Prowler, Road Warrior, Sundance, Torque and Trail Runner travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by Oct. 2, 2022.
HIGHLAND RIDGE RV
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,448
Highland Ridge RV is recalling certain 2022 Mesa Ridge, Mesa Ridge S-lite, Mesa Ridge XLT, Olympia, Olympia Lite, Olympia Sport, Open Range, Open Range Light, Open Range Roamer, Range Lite, Range Lite Air, Silverstar, Silverstar S-lite and Silverstar XLT trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 2, 2022.
JAYCO, INC.
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,532
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Eagle, Eagle HT, Jayflight, Jayflight SLX, North point, Pinnacle, and Seismic travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 2, 2022.
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 118
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Greyhawk, Greyhawk Prestige, Melbourne, Redhawk and Entegra Coach Odyssey vehicles. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning fabric, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 2, 2022.
PLEASURE WAY
Circuit Board May Overheat and Cause Fire
Overheating or melting of wiring increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 225
Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Plateau TS motorhomes. The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are only rated for 20 amps, which can overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.
Dealers will install a dedicated fused relay for the fridge and relabel the circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 15, 2022.
SHYFT GROUP
Steering Gear Assembled Incorrectly
A fractured steering gear can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 100
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022-2023 Spartan RV Chassis K1, K2, K3 and K4 vehicles. The steering gears may have been assembled incorrectly, which can cause the gears to fracture.
Dealers will inspect and replace the steering gears, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 12, 2022.
STARCRAFT RV
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,441
Starcraft is recalling certain 2022 Autumn Ridge Outfitter, Super lite Maxx and Super Lite travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or if necessary, replace awning fabric, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 2, 2022.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Center Marker Light Missing/FMVSS 108
A missing marker light can reduce vehicle visibility to other drivers, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Midas motorhomes. The center marker light was not installed, which could limit visibility to other drivers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108
Dealers will relocate the backup camera and install a center marker light, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 30, 2022.
Powerglide Chassis Fuse May Overheat Causing Stall
An engine that shuts down unexpectedly increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 315
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Zephyr, 2022-2023 Phaeton, Allegro Breeze and Allegro Bus motorhomes equipped with a Powerglide chassis. The chassis fuse can overheat while the motorhome is in motion, possibly causing the dash display to go blank and the engine to stall.
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 4, 2022.
